Immersive Media with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
4 Years
The face of media is changing. Immersive formats are no longer the exclusive domain of specialist tech companies – more and more industries are looking to expand their portfolios and utilise different creative digital formats in a variety of ways. On our BA Immersive Media course, we want to ensure that, as a future media worker, you are prepared for the proliferation of new technologies you will encounter, some of which may not have been invented yet.
This four year programme has been specifically designed to allow you to undertake additional level three study, to ensure you are successful on their chosen degree. The foundation year helps students to develop skills such as academic writing, referencing and researching, as well as important transferable skills such as project management and team work.
After successful completion of your foundation year, you will have the flexibility to switch (should you wish to change direction) onto a number of related undergraduate degree programmes within Birmingham School of Media.
Following your foundation year the focus of the BA (Hons) Immersive Media is on allowing you the room for exploration, experimentation and expression.
We will introduce you to new technologies and invite you to play with old ones, from augmented reality and virtual reality to spatial sound and interactive storytelling. You will learn how they function, what they can be used for, and understand the societal and cultural implications of their practices. This will allow you to bridge the gap between the development of technology and its use within creative industries.
Through your own projects, both practical and research based, you will be encouraged to experiment with immersive media formats, and to create ethical solutions to media issues.
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By the end of your four years you will be confident in expressing your own stories, considering your work within a global context. You will understand the constraints and limitations of different technologies and the ways in which they mediate reality.
You will be prepared for the change in future technologies by considering more specifically how we interact with different mediums, how they affect us, why they appeal to us, and the alternative subject positions that they allow. This course isn’t about learning one new format, only for that to be supplanted further down the road. Instead, through the creative challenges set within the course, we will foster the correct attitude needed in order to constantly adapt to changing parameters, and be autonomous in your work.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
English Language at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Minimum overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.
Through our connections with local companies including Holosphere VR you will have the opportunity to learn from, and work with, industry, receiving live briefs and feedback on your independent projects and creations. In your second year you will have the chance to undertake an international field trip to an immersive digital media festival or exhibition. This will give you the opportunity to expand your professional networks and encounter cutting edge immersive technologies and stories.
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Subjects
- Project
- Media
- Production
- Cross Media
- Work
- Digital
- Futures
- Development
- Professional
- Academic
Course programme
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Cross Media Production 1
- Cross Media Production 2
- Media Context and Production
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Practice Project
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Live Production 1
- Introduction to UX (User Experience)
- Digital Communities
- Global and Community Impact
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
- Live Production 2
- Immersive Experiences
- Digital Storytelling
- Work Placement
- Live Project
- Collaborative Practice
Year three
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Major Project
- Digital Futures
- Media Activism
- Professional and Academic Development
Additional information
International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 4 years
Fees - £13,200 per year
Immersive Media with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)